“Rajkot Tragedy: Massive Fire Claims Lives at TRP Game Zone”

A massive fire broke out at the TRP Game Zone in Rajkot’s Nana Mava area today, reportedly resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people, including 12 children. Fire department teams were on the scene battling the blaze, with many children reportedly rescued. Police Commissioner Raju Bhargav and Rajkot District Collector Prabhav Joshi rushed to the spot.

Addressing the media about the incident, IV Kher, the chief fire officer, stated, “My fire team was the first to respond here. The game zone was engulfed in flames from all four sides. It is difficult to determine the exact death toll as rescue operations are still underway.” Locals, however, allege that a short circuit is suspected to have caused the massive blaze. They added that a similar short circuit occurred on May 24, which was overlooked by the gaming zone authorities.

The fire was notably fierce, with smoke billowing visible from five kilometers away. Around seven JCB vehicles are currently clearing debris from the incident site. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has acknowledged the tragic incident and posted on his X account, “Instructions have been given to the municipal corporation and the administration for immediate rescue and relief operations at the game zone fire incident in Rajkot. They are also instructed to prioritize arrangements for the immediate treatment of the injured.”

The bodies were burned to such an extent that they could not be identified. Commissioner Bhargav commented on this, stating, “Many bodies have been severely burned. Currently, the identity of some bodies has not been established. We will identify the bodies through DNA tests.